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Gado Gado, Portland, OR
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Gado Gado

$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian
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Gado Gado

4.9
$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian
Northeast Portland

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.

In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

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Executive chef: Thomas Pisha-Duffly

From the OpenTable editors: James Beard Award-nominated Gado Gado is what celebratory dreams are made of, thanks to owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s colorful Indonesian feasts. Order hit dishes like the flaky Malaysian roti à la carte, or go all in on the family-style “rice table” experience for a sampling of curries, grilled meats, and clove-scented rice served on vintage plates. Enjoy it all in the charming dining room with custom bird-and-fish wallpaper or on the outdoor patio with patterned rugs and tablecloths.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-8778
  • Website
    https://www.gadogadopdx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Singaporean Chili Crab

    Multiple dates available
    Every Sunday and Monday come enjoy our special Singaporean Chili Crab dish. A jumbo Dungeness crab cooked in our sweet chili gravy is served over a bed of rice noodles with sweet rolls cooked in coconut herb butter. This dish is intended to serve 2-3 people and is $125 per dish. A $25 fee will incur for a no-show or a cancellation within 24 hours of your reservation. If you want more than one crab please utilize the add-on option to increase the amount.
    Singaporean Chili Crab photo

  • Omnivore Rice Table

    Multiple dates available
    We are so excited to present to you, our family style Rice Table, our interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast. Let us fill your table with dumplings, breads, curries, grilled meats & fish, sambals, aromatic rice, & more of the very best of what we have to offer! Full table participation is required. Guests with other allergies and dietary restrictions will likely be asked to order a la carte. There are no substitutions on the Rice Table at this time. *menus are subject to change please check out our website* $89 per person non inclusive of gratuity!
    Omnivore Rice Table photo

  • Pescatarian Rice Table

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the full Rice Table experience without land-based meats! Full table participation is required. Guests with other allergies and dietary restrictions will likely be asked to order a la carte. There are no substitutions on the Rice Table at this time. *menus are subject to change please check out our website* $89 per person non inclusive of gratuity!
    Pescatarian Rice Table photo

Menu

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What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Food

  • Portland / Oregon

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gado Gado in Portland offers a vibrant dining experience with "wonderful food, service, and ambiance." The Rice Table is highly recommended, showcasing "flavors out of this world." With a diverse menu, attentive staff, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a perfect spot for special occasions or a delightful night out.

137 Reviews

  1. Debra

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered ala carte and enjoyed each item. Spicy and tasty! A little heat on some of the items. A unique and delicious experience. We will be back!

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  2. Wendy

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Rice table was very good with exception of dessert which was a little disappointing. Service was very minimal and fairly disconnected. Some minimal explanation and delivery but not as good as other places in area with these experiences. Good to do once but probably won’t go back given value.

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  3. Marty

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered six dishes to share and everything was great. Esp liked the beef redang and the warm chanterelle salad

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  4. Kurt

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously some of the best flavors in Portland. I’m never disappointed by this place.

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  5. Andres

    Poland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding staff, food was great. The only big miss was the coconut pandan custard that accompanied the donut. The custard had a very bad aftertaste . Not sure if it was rancid or they use a coconut flavoring paste .

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  6. Shane

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation to do the Rice Table. We arrived right when they opened since our reservation was at 5pm. The ambience is casual with nice decor. The Rice Table includes a tremendous amount of food and an excellent variety. All of the chili sauces were perfect condiments for the dishes. Some of our favorites were the satay, the roti, and the clams, but everything truly was delicious and the staff was fantastic - everyone was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. We really loved our experience. My parents were born and raised in Indonesia so we grew up eating the "real stuff" and it was wonderful to be able to have high quality versions of the dishes that we grew up with. One of the chili sauces was something that my Mom used to make all of the time. It was such a lovely taste of home done so well.

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  7. Stephen

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. The team provided great, friendly service and the food was delish!

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  8. Saima

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wr had such a delicious dinner last night-so many yummy flavors and varieties of dishes. The decor, staff, and great food create a festive dining experience!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived earlier than our 5:30pm reservation but were still graciously seated, and immediately told about the “Golden Hour.” Our kind and informative server was thoughtfully descriptive when telling us about particular menu items we had questions about (e.g. Sambal flight), as well as made the recommendation of ordering rice with the Grilled Banana Leaf Black Cod (which was definitely appreciated), and checked in with us throughout the meal with perfect timing. We all agreed that every dish was delicious, and we especially enjoyed the Chinese Sausage & Shrimp Siu Mai w/spicy mustard, the Zucchini & Corn Fritter, and the Dry Aged Steak Tartare. The decor of the restaurant was colorful and eclectic which created a comfortable non-pretentious vibe. We look forward to our next visit!

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  10. Eli-zabeth

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lot of fun at Gado Gado. Food was exciting and completely surpassed our expectations, staff were attentive and fun and thoughtfully offered us the most delicious homemade Jell-O shots on the house when they learned that we were “celebrating” a job layoff. A memorable dining experience. The papaya salad was out of this world!

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FAQs

Gado Gado is rated 4.9 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

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Gado Gado

4.9
$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian
Northeast Portland

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gado Gado

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Northeast Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indonesian / Malaysian, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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